The Cross River State Police Command has successfully recovered three stolen rifles belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and apprehended five suspects linked to the theft. According to Police Commissioner Gyogon Grimah, the weapons were stolen during a violent attack on NSCDC officers in Ogoja Local Government Area on May 20, 2023.
Grimah revealed that the police swung into action following intelligence reports, leading to the arrest of the suspects across various locations in the state. The commissioner explained that the operation was part of the command’s broader crackdown on armed criminal elements threatening public safety.
He noted that the recovered rifles included two pump-action guns and one automatic rifle, all confirmed to have been seized during the Ogoja attack. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Grimah reaffirmed the police command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, urging the public to continue cooperating with security agencies to rid communities of criminal activities.
